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Which of the following best defines astrobiology?
Which of the following best defines astrobiology?
- The study of biochemistry and planetary science
- The study of geology and microbiology
- The study of atmospheric science and oceanography
- The study of the origins, evolution, distribution, and future of life in the universe (correct)
What are some of the profound questions that Astrobiology aims to answer?
What are some of the profound questions that Astrobiology aims to answer?
- What are the fundamental laws of the universe? How can we travel through time? Can we achieve immortality?
- What is the nature of consciousness? What is the origin of the universe? Can we prove the existence of God?
- What is life? How did life originate on early Earth? Are we alone in the universe? (correct)
- What is the meaning of life? How can we achieve happiness? What is the purpose of existence?
What are some scientific areas that Astrobiology encompasses?
What are some scientific areas that Astrobiology encompasses?
- Physics, chemistry, biology, and mathematics
- Ecology, genetics, and neuroscience
- Anthropology, sociology, and psychology
- Biochemistry, planetary science, geology, microbiology, atmospheric science, oceanography, and astronomy (correct)
Why is Astrobiology considered a union of many diverse scientific areas?
Why is Astrobiology considered a union of many diverse scientific areas?
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Who defines Astrobiology as the study of the origins, evolution, distribution, and future of life in the universe?
Who defines Astrobiology as the study of the origins, evolution, distribution, and future of life in the universe?
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